FOR many of us, owning our the home of our dreams can seem a little bit out of reach.
Skyrocketing house prices have made it even more difficult to get on the housing market and made it harder to move up the ladder for most.
The average house price in Colchester at the moment is about £330,000 at the moment.
Depending on where in the borough you look this could get you a two, three or four-bed property.
But for those with a bit more capital behind them there are some stunning properties on the market at the moment.
Here are the five most expensive homes for sale in Colchester on property site Zoopla:
Four-bed detached, Alton Drive - £1.5 million to £1.65 million
This stunning home in the Lexden area of Colchester boasts four bedrooms to go alongside its slick, modern design.
With a home office, games room, and spacious dining area, it is ideal for both work and play – let alone entertaining
What’s more, it’s a stone’s throw away from a number of excellent schools, including Colchester County High School for Girls, St Mary’s Senior School for Girls, and the highly rated Colchester Royal Grammar School.
Four-bed detached, St Clare Road - £1.35 million
Also located in the affluent area of Lexden, this property on St Clare Road is one of the most enticing deals on the market in Colchester.
This four-bedroom detached house is modern, spacious, and furnished to a very high standard.
It is also in a highly practical area of the town. Nestled between Lexden Park and the grounds of St Benedict’s College, whilst simultaneously only two minutes away from the A12, it is a very convenient spot if commuting by car.
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Six-bed detached, Ireton Road - £925,000
This grand, six-bed home features and impressive reception hall and an elegant staircase, from which two large formal reception rooms follow.
The property has a spacious fitted kitchen-diner, separate utility room and provides excellent scope for future extension.
There are two further floors with the six bedrooms spread out evenly.
Outside there is a "mature, peaceful and private garden" for the new owners to enjoy.
Four-bed townhouse, Lexden Road - £895,000
Situated on the sought-after Lexden Road, this four-bed townhouse dates from the Georgian period.
There are four large double bedrooms, three reception rooms and two luxury bathrooms.
Outside there is a large rear garden and the property comes with a private driveway.
Block of four flats, Groves Close - £700,000 to £750,000
The property is set up as four two-bed flats over four floors, all of which are included in the sale.
All the properties are bringing in around £40,500 a year in rental income.
The block is a short walk away from north station so perfect for commuters or those working in the town centre.
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